The Corvette Hall of Fame Inducts 2023 Class
At a ceremony on Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Corvette Hall of Fame inducted its class of 2023. Those inducted include:
Enthusiast category inductee - John Amgwert, Founding Member of the National Corvette Restorers Society
In 1974, John Amgwert became one of the founders of the National Corvette Restorers Society. Amgwert’s passion for Corvette translated into a 25-year stint as the editor-in-chief of The Corvette Restorer magazine – a go-to resource for Corvette history. Amgwert’s efforts with the NCRS to form a technical library ultimately resulted in what would become the National Corvette Museum. Amgwert’s passion for and commitment to seeking out the truth about key cars in Corvette history continues to this day.
Racing category inductee - Dan Binks, Retired Crew Chief of Corvette Racing
Dan Binks is a racing crew chief, fabricator, and do-it-all competitor. For nearly two decades starting in 2002, Binks was a vital member of the Corvette racing team. During his tenure, the Corvette squad scored over 100 race victories, including six class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, three at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 11 at the 12 Hours of Sebring. While Binks retired from the Corvette team in 2020, he did not slow down. In his Brighton, Michigan shop, he prepares the cars he once raced professionally for vintage events, restores race cars, and builds engines.
GM-Chevrolet category inductee - David Wickman, Retired GM Vehicle Performance Manager of Milford Proving Grounds
Born in Detroit, Michigan, David Wickman grew up dreaming of being an engineer for GM someday, and on January 5, 1978, his dream came true. His skill, work ethic, and dedication led to Wickman being assigned to work as the Test Engineer for the launch of the C4 Corvette. Wickman would go on to manage Corvette development activities at the Milford Proving Grounds as the Lead Development Engineer for the C5 Z06, C6, and C7 platforms. In that role, Wickman was responsible for overseeing total vehicle development integration and validation from prototype through production.
About The National Corvette Museum: Since 1953, the Corvette has been America’s Sports Car. The National Corvette Museum is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit foundation, serving as an educational and research institution with the mission of educating worldwide audiences on the evolution of the Corvette through collection, preservation, and celebration of its legacy. For more information visit corvettemuseum.org or call 270-781-7973.